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About me

Professional

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and LMFT Associate under the supervision of Amber Bailey, LMFT-S, LPC-S. I received my Master’s Degree from Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. I graduated from the University of Missouri, St. Louis, with a major in Education and ESOL Teaching. After 20 years of teaching in various countries and States, I realized my true passion was being with people, learning about their lives, their thoughts, their relationships, and what made them unique.

Certifications and Specialized Training:

Internal Family System (IFS) Level 1 Trained

Gottman Couples Therapy Model - Level 2 Trained

Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT) Informed Therapist

IMAGO Couple’s Therapy Informed Therapist

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Trauma

Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) for Suicidal Prevention